Joel Embiids Rise to NBA Stardom VICE Sports 2018-09-25 | Africa has always been referred to as a sleeping giant when it comes to basketball. A shortage of resources and coaching has inhibited the continent’s untapped potential. But thanks to Luc Mbah a Moute’s success in the NBA, the native Cameroonian has been able to give back to his homeland by setting up basketball infrastructure back home that has produced Joel Embiid and Pascal Siakam. In this episode of THE WAY WE BALL, we follow one prospect’s experience and success through these camps—Joel Embiid.Narrated by A$AP TwelvyyWATCH NEXT: Ride Along: Joel Embiid Chugs Shirley Temples and Tweets Rihanna - youtu.be/IU9CsDFLG4oSubscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
The Big Winners Finally Revealed | KING OF THE ROAD (Episode 11) VICE Sports 2021-10-04 | An awards show as only King of the Road could do it – weird, sloppy and downright ridiculous. Clint gets a taste of his own medicine and the big winners are finally revealed.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
The Professional Skateboarding Scavenger Hunt Of L.A. | KING OF THE ROAD (Episode 10) VICE Sports 2021-09-27 | With the clock ticking in LA, the teams give it one last big push. A bounty challenge pits Clint against Raven, with nasty results.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Partying with Skate Legends | KING OF THE ROAD (Episode 9) VICE Sports 2021-09-20 | Almost home, Birdhouse goes Mega with Bob Burnquist, Toy Machine parties with Tommy Sandoval and Chocolate shreds pools with Salba before an accident sidelines Elijah.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Drops, Injuries & a Twerk-Off | KING OF THE ROAD (Episode 8) VICE Sports 2021-09-13 | Big tricks, monster drops and an impromptu twerk-off as the teams reach LA. Johnny gets wrecked and Birdhouse once again plays dirty.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Braving the Gonz Circle-Board | KING OF THE ROAD (Episode 7) VICE Sports 2021-09-06 | Toy Machine hypnotizes a chicken, Birdhouse goes country and all three teams get twisted up in the Gonz circle-board. Chocolate scores a hole in one with their Mystery Guest.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Doing Rolling Headstands with Corey Duffel | KING OF THE ROAD (Episode 6) VICE Sports 2021-08-30 | Toy Machine gets punk with Corey Duffel, Chocolate rocks out with Bad Sh*t (and babysits their kids) and Birdhouse finds out what it really means to be a hardcore skater in SF.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Tackling the Drop Down Kink and Barefoot Skating | KING OF THE ROAD (Episode 5) VICE Sports 2021-08-23 | The teams meet in San Francisco to pick up their Mystery Guests and compete in a deadly downhill race. The new bounty-challenges are introduced and sends everyone scrambling.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Skateboarding On A Flaming Handrail | KING OF THE ROAD (Episode 4) VICE Sports 2021-08-16 | Toy Machine turns hippie. Jaws competes in a pole dance contest. Elijah grinds the flaming rail of doom, and Raven has a near-death experience.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
A Germ Butt Drop-In...On Fire | KING OF THE ROAD (Episode 3) VICE Sports 2021-08-09 | Rain in Seattle can't keep the teams from their points, tattoos, or piercings. Everyone heads for their second cities, but not before Birdhouse attempts sabotage.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Skating with the Pioneer of Modern Skateparks | KING OF THE ROAD (Episode 2) VICE Sports 2021-08-02 | The teams get their first city challenges leading to a handrail showdown. Mike Davis handles the make-outs, which goes great until he accidentally locks lips with a certain woman.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Let the Games Begin | KING OF THE ROAD (Episode 1) VICE Sports 2021-07-26 | The teams arrive in Seattle for some bizarre head-to-head action at the Marginal Way park. The scavenger hunt books are handed out and they start on the oddball challenges.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Working Out At Home is Here to Stay VICE Sports 2020-12-05 | Tonal is a new at-home workout system that combines electromagnetism, advanced tech, and AI. Founder Aly Orady discusses the ways tech is powering the future of fitness.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Are Bugs the Workout Protein of the Future? VICE Sports 2020-12-04 | Aly Moore, founder of Bugible, discusses what makes insects an ideal form of protein and her mission to help people incorporate bugs into their diets.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
How Mental Health is Fueling a Fitness Revolution VICE Sports 2020-12-04 | David McCullar, founder of Inception Mental Health Gym, discusses why fitness needs to incorporate mental wellness and relaxation into programs and the journey that led him to this realization.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Mexicos Wildest Football Rivalry | Americano Episode 4 VICE Sports 2020-01-30 | Football is nothing new to Mexico.In the final episode of Americano, we explore Mexico's football history, hang out with the local fans and step onto the field for the country's two biggest football games.Learn more about the NFL here: youtube.com/user/NFLSubscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
The Next Generation of Latino NFL Talent | Americano Episode 3 VICE Sports 2020-01-23 | What does the future hold for Hispanics in football and in the NFL? In this episode of Americano, David Hiriart travels to Texas, New York and Mexico City to meet the Latino football legends and young talent making waves in the sport.Learn more about the NFL here: youtube.com/user/NFLSubscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
One Last Chance to Win a Pro Basketball Contract | The Last Shot Episode 6 VICE Sports 2020-01-13 | The rookie team has one last chance to get a contract, but a familiar foe stands in their way: the mercenary team. The brothers struggle, and the youth movement may be speeding up. Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsWatch the full season of 'The Last Shot' here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyh2_4YA_K7nyBLO_a8sfRXR3kHb4c7mjThis program originally aired on VICELAND in 2017.Check out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Americano: Season 1 VICE Sports 2020-01-08 | AMERICANO, brought to you by VICE and the NFL, highlights Hispanic fans whose passion extends beyond fútbol to fútbol americano. Check out this new series where you’ll hear stories from fans, players, coaches, and more, on how their love of the game transcends cultures and borders.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
Showdown on the Court - The Rival Rematch | The Last Shot Episode 5 VICE Sports 2020-01-06 | The rookie team and the mercenary team are on a collision course on the court, while the brothers look to family matters off of it.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsWatch the full season of 'The Last Shot' here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyh2_4YA_K7nyBLO_a8sfRXR3kHb4c7mjThis program originally aired on VICELAND in 2017.Check out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Winning 100K Pesos By Playing Dirty | The Last Shot Episode 4 VICE Sports 2019-12-23 | The rookie team is suddenly dominant while the mercenary team struggles with injury as they meet for the first time. The brothers look to infuse some young blood into their lineup.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsWatch the full season of 'The Last Shot' here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyh2_4YA_K7nyBLO_a8sfRXR3kHb4c7mjThis program originally aired on VICELAND in 2017.Check out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Out of Bounds | Americano Episode 2 VICE Sports 2019-12-17 | Hispanics are the largest minority in the US and a big part of football fandom. In this episode of Americano, we explore Houston, Dallas, and Miami to meet Latinos who uniquely express their passion for the game. Learn more about the NFL here: youtube.com/user/NFLSubscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
Conditioning While Being Chased By Drug Cartels | The Last Shot Episode 3 VICE Sports 2019-12-16 | The mercenary team confronts the dangers of the cartel while the rookie team chases their first victory. The brothers need a win, but first they need to get into a tournament.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsWatch the full season of 'The Last Shot' here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyh2_4YA_K7nyBLO_a8sfRXR3kHb4c7mjThis program originally aired on VICELAND in 2017.Check out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Rookie Rematch with Mexican Mercenaries | The Last Shot Episode 2 VICE Sports 2019-12-09 | The rookie team tries to bounce back from a loss, and a team of local legends can’t get into a game. The star of the mercenary team finds out he's in serious trouble.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsWatch the full season of 'The Last Shot' here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyh2_4YA_K7nyBLO_a8sfRXR3kHb4c7mjThis program originally aired on VICELAND in 2017.Check out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Tournament Basketball in Mexico | The Last Shot Episode 1 VICE Sports 2019-12-02 | In Mexico, a team of rookie players hoping to earn contracts get their first taste of tournament basketball, while veterans of the “mercenary” world chase a payday. Watch the full season of 'The Last Shot' here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyh2_4YA_K7nyBLO_a8sfRXR3kHb4c7mjSubscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsThis program originally aired on VICELAND in 2017.Check out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Raider Nation: Footballs Most Passionate Fanbase | Americano Episode 1 VICE Sports 2019-11-27 | Since the days of Tom Flores and Jim Plunkett, the Raiders have been deeply rooted within the Mexican-American sports community. With history in Los Angeles and Oakland, the team and fans alike are preparing for a move to Las Vegas at the start of the 2020 season. But regardless of culture, regardless of language and regardless of location, Raider Nation will be there in full force.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsLearn more about the NFL here: youtube.com/user/NFLCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
What Its Like to Run a Marathon in North Korea VICE Sports 2019-11-05 | The Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon is North Korea's only sporting event open to foreigners. Taking place every April to commemorate former leader Kim Il-Sung, the marathon provides unique access to those running the streets of Pyongyang.Two-time Winter Olympian Aimee Fuller made the trip to North Korea to participate in the 2019 marathon. We caught up with the British snowboarder to reflect on her once-in-a-lifetime experience in the hermit kingdom.Watch the full length documentary now: olympicchannel.com/en/films/detail/running-in-north-korea/film/running-in-north-korea-filmSubscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
From Homeless at 16 to NBA Champion: Chris Boucher VICE Sports 2019-10-29 | Chris Boucher grew up in Montreal in a tough neighborhood where, he says, “there’s a lot of drugs, there’s a lot of crime, there’s a lot of gangs," eventually becoming homeless and drifting from one friend's house to another. Then, he found basketball. From undrafted and injured to NBA champ, Chris has reached the top of the mountain – but he's nowhere close to stopping. VICE Sports ventured up north to Toronto to see just how Chris intends to be the best player on the court, bar none.Created with the NBA G League.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
After Shocking the World, This Point Guard Wants More VICE Sports 2019-10-15 | In 2018, Jairus Lyles led his #16 seed UMBC to an unprecedented victory against #1 seed UVA in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. The question that stands now: How do you make sure you're not just a flash in the pan? VICE Sports went down to Silver Spring, Maryland to spend some time with Jairus to dig into just what his future in basketball has in store for him and how the NBA G League is helping him get there.Created with the NBA G League.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
How a D2 Walk-On With a Trombone Scholarship Became a Pro Baller VICE Sports 2019-10-08 | Tanner McGrew had no plans to play professional ball – he was on a trombone scholarship at his hometown college 4 hours away from the nearest NBA team, after all. But through dedication to the game and a worldwide tour of playing international ball, he made it to the NBA G League. VICE Sports visited Tanner in his hometown of Buckhannon, West Virginia to see how this 5,000 person town produced one of the most unexpected underdogs of the G League.Created with the NBA G League.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Top Ultra Runners Explore the US-Mexico Border VICE Sports 2019-09-13 | Three of the world's top ultra runners explored the border between the United States and Mexico and met the people who call it home. Mike Foote, Mario Mendoza and Mauricio Carvajal teamed up to make a journey across North America, stopping in Big Bend National Park, Tijuana and select destinations in between. Along the way they met cattle ranchers, members of Tohono O’odham Nation and runners from across two nations.Created with The North Face.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Inside the mind of Novak Djokovic VICE Sports 2019-07-24 | This interview with world number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was first published on VICE back in March, 2019. Besides being the number one player in the ATP, Novak is also one of most recognizable athletes and celebrities on the planet. In an exclusive interview with VICE, he speaks about fame, privacy, philanthropy and his life beyond sport.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
How One Coach is Reshaping the Countrys Most Dangerous City | In Partnership with BAND VICE Sports 2019-07-23 | Sometimes it's important to salute the everyday heroes in sports. Way beyond the spotlights and the press conferences you'll find some of the folks making the biggest impact. Take Orlando "Doc" Gooden, who is helping to reimagine the future of East St. Louis, Illinois by nurturing inclusive athletic communities. The city of less than 30,000 has been through hard times, but that isn't the story you'll see on the playing fields where Coach Doc holds court. He's envisioning a different future, and so are the kids that call him coach.In partnership with BANDSubscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Navajo Son: Meet the Great American Cowboy - A Yeti Presents Film In Partnership With VICE Sports VICE Sports 2019-02-12 | Growing up on a Navajo reservation in rural Arizona, Derrick Begay always dreamt of making it as a professional cowboy. But the idea of someone from his tribe hitting the big time seemed out of reach—though folks, including his own father, had tried to do it, no Navajo had ever managed to. After years of hard work, Begay finally succeeded, becoming one of the first Navajo cowboys to qualify for the national finals—and he’s gone on to compete there six more times. A Yeti Presents film in partnership with VICE Sports.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
How One Baseball Team is Recovering After the Camp Fire in California VICE Sports 2019-01-17 | With the Camp Fire fully contained, Houston Astros Catcher, Max Stassi joins the Paradise Fire Chief David Hawks to survey the aftermath of California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire in history. Many of the 52,000 people displaced by the fire remain homeless, including the Paradise High School baseball team. Max visits the the young players to lend a helping hand and hear their heroic tales of survival.Join Houston Astros catcher Max Stassi in supporting victims of California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire in history by making a donation to the North Valley Community Foundation. 100% of donations will be allocated to one of the area’s leading nonprofits providing support and services to those affected by the Camp Fire. Learn more about how you can help out: impact.vice.com/en_us/campaigns/paradise-fire-recoverySubscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
The NBA Player Fighting for LGBTQ Equality VICE Sports 2019-01-16 | After Reggie Bullock’s sister, Mia, a trans woman, was tragically murdered in 2014, Reggie made it his mission to spread awareness about issues facing the LGBTQ community. After recognizing his own lack of knowledge, he got educated and is now working with the NBA to use sports as a vehicle of inclusion and acceptance. VICE Sports was with Reggie and his son for their first New York City Pride Parade.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
The Troubling Death of an NBA Hopeful VICE Sports 2018-12-18 | Colorado State graduate and NBA hopeful Wendell Lee Jr. was standing with his girlfriend outside her Los Angeles home when a car pulled up. A man got out of the vehicle, shot Lee multiple times, and drove away. The woman was unharmed and no words were exchanged with the shooter. Two years later, Wendell’s death remains a mystery, as his family struggles to understand his murder. We speak with Lee’s family and others tied to the case to try and make sense of this seemingly senseless bloodshed.Presented by Ryot.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
The Godfather of D.C. Basketball was Also a Cocaine Kingpin VICE Sports 2018-12-13 | The “godfather of D.C. basketball,” Curtis Malone bred three NBA lottery picks and hundreds of Division I players through his D.C. AAU program. Basketball players were not all Malone dealt in, however. In 2014, Malone was convicted for his role in a massive cocaine and heroin ring. “It’s like the most dysfunctional Robin Hood story ever,” Malone’s stepdaughter said, claiming he sold drugs only to help pay rent for players’ families or help out friends in need. Red Cards investigates, discovering corruption and scandal behind one of the best basketball training programs in the country.Presented by Ryot.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Basketball to Drug Trafficking: The Story of Pee Wee Kirkland VICE Sports 2018-12-11 | Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland began playing basketball in the streets of Harlem when he was 9-years-old. By age 13, he split his time between playing ball and committing robberies to help finance a growing drug empire. In college, Kirkland was the 1968 MVP for Norfolk State, turning down an offer from UCLA to play alongside Kareem Abdul Jabaar. Kirkland was then drafted by the Chicago Bulls but turned down their offer when he realized he could make more money in the drug game than the basketball game. With law enforcement on his tail, Kirkland found himself behind bars twice between 1971 and 1988. From there, he made a change, becoming a motivational speaker and inspiring young, inner-city athletes to take a different path out than he did.Presented by Ryot.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
The Death of NFL Star Will Smith VICE Sports 2018-12-04 | In this episode of Red Cards, a fender bender gets carried away, leading to the death of New Orleans Saints defensive end, Will Smith. The perpetrator claimed self defense, saying Smith was the aggressor. Renowned defensive end Will Smith was leaving the French Quarter Festival when security cameras show him lightly rear ending another vehicle. An altercation ensued, culminating in the other driver, Cardell Hayes firing shots at Smith and his wife, killing the retired football player. Smith family publicist, Lauren Renschler, called it “sick irony” that a New Orleans icon would die in the most typical New Orleans fashion - murder by gun violence. When Hayes was convicted, some rejoiced, while others wondered what would have happened if the roles were reversed, and “Saint Will” was the one claiming self defense.Presented by Ryot. Presented by Ryot.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
Inside The Gambling Ring of NBA Referee Tim Donaghy VICE Sports 2018-11-27 | VICE "Red Cards" revisits the 2007 NBA betting scandal. We follow the character of Jimmy "the sheep" Battista, the mastermind behind the scandal and the one who sparked NBA referee Tim Donaghy betting on his own games. For the first time, Battista opens up about his side of the story, letting us in on the seduction of sports gambling and the regrets he now carries with him. Journalists, former NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin, and an ex-FBI detective all weigh in, as we try to unpack just how a scandal of this magnitude could have occurred.Presented by Ryot.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
The Champion Mountain Biker Turned Drug Smuggler VICE Sports 2018-11-20 | VICE's Red Cards meets one of downhill biking's all-time biggest names, Missy "The Missile" Giove. One of the first women to break out on the mountain biking scene in the 90s, Giove was known for her high-intensity riding style and outspoken personality. Her peddle to the meddle attitude did not always result in the safest rides, however, and Giove suffered several injuries throughout her career, eventually causing her to put down the bike. With mounting medical bills and few other options for income after her career drew to a close, Giove sought a new form of adrenaline rush by smuggling millions of dollars worth of marijuana across the country. A massive DEA operation brought Giove head to head with law enforcement in 2009, and she faced up to 40 years in jail. Nearly 10 years later, we catch up with the daredevil to learn more about her life of high stakes racing.Presented by Ryot.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesports
The Football Player Who Eats Bugs for Dinner VICE Sports 2018-11-07 | Jabar Westerman of the Montreal Alouettes used to be a vegan, but he found it difficult to get all of the protein that he needed in one meal. So instead of turning to traditional meat or chicken, he began eating caterpillars. With more protein per 100g consumed, he has found the bugs to be the perfect substitute. We caught up with Jabar as he prepared a meal for a skeptical teammate and showed us how his diet prepares him for the field.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
Inside the Mind of Jalen Ramsey VICE Sports 2018-10-31 | Jalen Ramsey is undisputedly the NFL's most notorious trash talker, but there's a lot more to him than meets the eye. Hailing from the sleepy town of Smyrna, Tennessee and still working out in his parents' garage, the Jaguars cornerback has always had his sights set on greatness. Now at the top of his position, we caught up with the all-pro to see what drives the man that everybody hears, but few truly know.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
Sekou Doumboya is Following a Legacy VICE Sports 2018-10-23 | Basketball is not what comes to mind when you think of France. But as the home of the world’s oldest basketball court and the biggest basketball tournament in the world, France boasts a unique interaction of basketball history, art, and street culture. In this episode of THE WAY WE BALL, we trace the country’s rich legacy within the sport and how it’s getting this generation’s best European basketball players, like Sekou Doumbouya, to the NBA.Narrated by A$AP Twelvyy.Look out for Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff's upcoming book "French in the NBA"!WATCH THE FULL SERIES HERE: youtu.be/vlwtwUnwzqg?list=PLyh2_4YA_K7nCz6rso9-Xz-Wz4jO3ZmUISubscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
How Dražen Petrović Sparked the NBAs Euro Revolution VICE Sports 2018-10-16 | Rewind a generation and the barrier to entry for foreign players to the NBA was at an all-time high--considered “soft” and unable to keep up with American competition, European players carried a stigma. But when Dražen Petrović arrived to the NBA and team Croatia went toe-to-toe with the Dream Team in the 1992 Summer Games Finals, the outlook for Dario Šarić and a new generation of European players changed forever. Narrated by A$AP Twelvyy.Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
Riding a Mountain Bike From the Top of the World VICE Sports 2018-10-15 | Carson Storch and Darren Berrecloth take us through what it’s like riding a mountain bike down from the top of the world. Footage courtesy of North of Nightfall and Red Bull Media HouseSubscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
How Toronto Became One of The Worlds Best Basketball Cities VICE Sports 2018-10-09 | Canada is a hockey country, but Toronto is quickly becoming a basketball town. The success of the Raptors, an immigrant population and one of the best prep teams in the world has made the 6ix into a basketball factory. In this episode of THE WAY WE BALL, we trace the journey of a few local products, including Jamal Murray’s path from Kitchener to the NBA and the young career of the best middle school basketball player in the world.Additional Producer: Chris TomanNarrated by: A$AP TwelvyySubscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
Chinese Iverson and The Worlds Craziest NBA Fans VICE Sports 2018-10-02 | In 1987, then-commissioner David Stern cut a deal with CCTV to broadcast NBA games in China. What followed was the growth of a passionate basketball fanbase spearheaded by Yao Ming’s success in the NBA. But this country’s basketball culture is more than just Yao—from Emmanuel Mudiay’s lone season in the CBA to a new, up-and-comer’s success in the league, THE WAY WE BALL takes a look at the future of this country’s basketball scene.Narrated by A$AP Twelvyy.Additional music by Mark Evans. Subscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
Athletes POV: Fixed Gear Bike Racing with Justin Williams VICE Sports 2018-09-06 | Justin Williams shows us what it's like behind the wheel in a road race without brakes.WATCH NEXT: Nigel Sylvester Taking on BMX: VICE Sports Meets (Part 1) - youtu.be/WOHnJK8S3nESubscribe to VICE Sports here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-SportsCheck out VICE Sports for more: http://www.vicesports.comFollow VICE Sports here:Facebook: facebook.com/VICESportsTwitter: twitter.com/VICESportsInstagram: http://instagram.com/vicesportsMore videos from the VICE network: fb.com/vicevideo
